Category Archives: Romanesque Churches

Polverigi and the Villa Nappi- a hidden treasure

Posted on 15 May, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

It’s good to be back! It’s been  a long time since my last post. Somehow Le Marche seems a long way away in the winter. Then in April I had to present two papers on my other passion, the Victorian best-seller … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman visits the crypt of San Biagio at Serra Sant’Abbondio

Posted on 1 May, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

This is the last stop in our journey along the River Cesano and the Romanesque churches linked by the ancient road which runs alongside the river. We’ve already visited San Gervasio di Bulgaria, San Lorenzo in Campo and San Vito … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman visits two Romanesque churches and finds a new restaurant

Posted on 17 Sep, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Why had we taken so long to visit the well-known Romanesque churches of Sta Maria a Piè di Chienti, and S Claudio al Chienti? Because the River Chienti is some way to the south of us in the province of Macerata,and it’s … Continue reading →

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Musica, teatro, storia, archeologia – la cultura a Corinaldo

Posted on 8 Sep, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Da Inglese ammiro la varietà e l’alta qualità degli eventi culturali che si svolgono a Corinaldo.  Da noi un paese da circa  5.000 abitanti non potrebbe offrire tanti e tali eventi. Ci siamo divertiti a due concerti, uno spettacolo teatrale, una … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman encounters a mermaid and a gryphon at San Vito sul Cesano

Posted on 6 Jul, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

We’re going to resume our much-interrupted journey along the valley of the River Cesáno and the Roman road which runs alongside it. We’ve already visited the ruined Roman town of Suasa, on the other side of the river, and the … Continue reading →

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Romanesque Churches

Posted on 10 Oct, 2011 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Much ink, paper and film has been spent on persuading the English to like Baroque architecture. While I concede that Bernini and Borromini have their place in the universe, I remain uninspired by the one-size-fits-all Baroque makeover that has been … Continue reading →

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